WZOK

WZOK (branded as 97ZOK) is a radio station serving the Rockford, Illinois area with a Top 40 (CHR) format. It broadcasts on FM frequency 97.5 MHz and is under ownership of Townsquare Media.

For For the radio station in Jacksonville, Florida that previously used WZOK's call-letters since 1961-1962, see WJGL.
WZOK
CityRockford, Illinois
Broadcast areaRockford and vicinity
Frequency97.5 MHz
Branding97ZOK
Slogan"Rockford's #1 Hit Music Station"
Programming
FormatTop 40 (CHR)
Ownership
OwnerTownsquare Media[1]
(Townsquare Media Rockford License, LLC)
Sister stationsWKGL, WROK, WXXQ
History
First air date1949
Former call signsWROK-FM (1949-1976)
Call sign meaningWe are Zappin' it in ROcKford ! (Branding)
Technical information
ClassB
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT137.7 meters
Links
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.97zokonline.com

On August 30, 2013, a deal was announced in which Townsquare would acquire 53 Cumulus Media stations, including WZOK, for $238 million. The deal was part of Cumulus' acquisition of Dial Global; Townsquare and Dial Global were both controlled by Oaktree Capital Management.[2][3] The sale to Townsquare was completed on November 14, 2013.[4]

References
  1. http://www.townsquaremedia.com/local-media/brands Townsquare Media Brands
  2. "Official: Cumulus Buys Dial Global, Spins Some Stations To Townsquare; Peak Stations Sold To Townsquare, Fresno Spun To Cumulus". All Access. August 30, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  3. "Cumulus Makes Dial Global And Townsquare Deals Official". RadioInsight. August 30, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  4. "Cumulus-Townsquare-Peak Deal Closes". All Access. November 15, 2013. Retrieved November 16, 2013.

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